Travelling from Fort Lauderdale to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL): What you need to know
Fort Lauderdale's main airport is Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL). Explore your options for leaving from this terminal when booking your flights from Fort Lauderdale to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL).
2 hours 50 minutes is the average duration of a direct Fort Lauderdale to Philadelphia International Airport flight.
Fort Lauderdale and Philadelphia (where Philadelphia International Airport is located) share the UTC-4 timezone. That means you won't need to adjust your watch when you arrive.
Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) is the most popular route. There are 32 direct flights a week to pick from. If you prefer to head out later, take the last flight with Frontier Airlines at 10:22pm. Choose the first FLL to PHL departure operated by American Airlines at 5:08am if getting there sooner works for you.
To ensure you get on your flight from Fort Lauderdale to PHL, allow plenty of time to check in and find your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
In high season, allow for longer queues and be there earlier. Aim for at least two hours ahead for domestic flights and as much as four hours for international trips.
Airports in Fort Lauderdale
Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL)
Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) offers an easy route to your destination. Nonstop flights from Fort Lauderdale to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) depart from this terminal.
You'll have your pick of airlines operating direct flights from Fort Lauderdale to Philadelphia International Airport departing from FLL. Get on board with any of these:
The most frequently booked airline between FLL and PHL is American Airlines.
With 79.15% of services arriving as scheduled, American Airlines is the best performing carrier for punctuality on this route.
Located around 8 kilometres from the centre of Fort Lauderdale, FLL can be reached in about 15 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport will take roughly 25 minutes.
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73.74% of flights departing from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport touch down at their destination on schedule.
The address for FLL is 320 Terminal Drive.
About Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)
If you have a late flight from Fort Lauderdale to Philadelphia International Airport, nothing tops the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping not long after at one of these hotels near PHL:
Grab a Philadelphia International Airport rental car and explore Philadelphia and beyond with your own wheels. Dollar, Thrifty and Budget are top providers to choose from here.
Secure the lowest price by reserving your vehicle around three weeks before your Fort Lauderdale to Philadelphia International Airport flight.
PHL is located at 8500 Essington Ave.
Getting from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to central Philadelphia
Philadelphia International Airport to central Philadelphia is around 11 kilometres. If you're renting a car or getting a cab, plan in advance to make your trip as smooth as possible. Journey times vary based on traffic conditions and the time of day.
It'll take around 45 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Fort Lauderdale to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Fort Lauderdale to Philadelphia International Airport is R 446. For a return flight on this route, the best price is R 892. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
Booking early is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from Fort Lauderdale to PHL. Fares tend to rise as seats fill up, so the closer you get to departure, the more expensive your ticket may be.
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The best time to fly from Fort Lauderdale to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Fort Lauderdale to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL). August is the busiest month to visit Philadelphia. If you like your getaways a little more chill, head there in February.
Before locking in your Fort Lauderdale to PHL plane ticket, consider the kind of weather you prefer. July is the warmest month in Philadelphia, with temperatures ranging from 18ºC (64ºF) to 32ºC (90ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from Fort Lauderdale to Philadelphia International Airport in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -7ºC (19ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF).
More about Philadelphia
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There are so many things to discover in this city, it can be tricky to work out where to begin. Independence Hall, Liberty Bell and Philadelphia Museum of Art are leading attractions which should feature on every Philadelphia itinerary.
Explore more of the United States
New York is just one of the many cities in the United States waiting to be discovered after you've experienced Philadelphia. Around 137 kilometres away to the north-east, popular attractions include Central Park, Manhattan Skyline and Statue of Liberty.
If you're eager to discover another major stop in the United States, head for Baltimore, about 137 kilometres south-west of Philadelphia. Baltimore Aquarium, National Aquarium and Washington Monument and Mount Vernon Place are key highlights.
